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Demographic Analysis of Northview Addition, Jackson, Mississippi: A Predominantly Black Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Northview Addition in Jackson, Mississippi, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a 99% Black majority as of 2022. The neighborhood has a population of 768 and a median income of $35,042 in 2022. Northview Addition is located in Jackson, the state capital of Mississippi, which is a significant center for African American culture and civil rights activism.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, Northview Addition has maintained a low diversity categorization, with the Black population comprising between 98% and 100% of the total. A small White population (1%) emerged in 2021 and 2022, potentially indicating the early stages of a transitional community. The consistent demographic makeup suggests a stable African American community.
The median income in Northview Addition has shown volatility over the past decade. It started at $25,234 in 2013, dropped to $12,203 in 2016, and rebounded to $35,042 in 2022, representing a 38.9% increase from 2013 to 2022. The population has varied, peaking at 1,050 in 2018 before declining to 768 in 2022. The economic fluctuations do not appear to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the neighborhood.
Northview Addition's demographic profile aligns with broader trends in Jackson, which had an approximately 82.8% Black population as of 2021. The economic volatility in Northview Addition may reflect challenges faced by Jackson and other urban areas in the American South, including infrastructure problems, economic disinvestment, and population loss.
The median household income for Jackson overall was $38,888 in 2021, higher than Northview Addition's figure, suggesting that this neighborhood may face particular economic challenges within the city context. The slight increase in diversity observed in 2021-2022 could be an early indicator of wider demographic shifts occurring in many urban areas across the U.S., where historically segregated neighborhoods are beginning to see small increases in diversity.
Northview Addition represents a stable, predominantly African American community that has shown resilience in the face of economic fluctuations. The neighborhood's character remains strongly defined by its Black majority, reflecting the broader cultural and demographic landscape of Jackson, Mississippi.
